Paintings of Cooling Luscious Green Foliage, White Flowers & Pretty Women. Paintings by Sophie Anderson & William Margetson. Free Digital 1880's Ephemera.

Hi everyone! So happy you are here! Today the collection of paintings and ephemera feature white flowers and lush green leaves. The first picture of the magnolia blossoms was the start of this grouping. All the foliage and shade reminds me of finding a shady place to sit on a hot day. Just cool and peaceful. The last few days have been so satisfying as I discover more museums that share artwork online for all to enjoy. Very grateful for the ones who allow downloading for personal and educational purposes. I find it interesting how the different museums handle sharing their collections. Some are so generous and easy. Some are complicated and restrictive. Others do not share at all or charge quite a bit of money. 

I hope you are having a wonderful, creative day! 

Sending all of you much love and happiness, 

Louise

Painting by one of my absolutely favorite artist, Sophie Anderson.

Artist - William Henry Margetson

Artist-Sir John Lavery

Deer's seed catalogue.

Artist - Edward John Poynter

1880's card.

Beautiful Fine Art Paintings Featuring Birds, Canaries, Parrots, Dove,White Cockatoo~ Fun Vintage Budgie Button Card ~ Artist Joseph Caraud

Welcome to everyone! 

Thank you for your kind comments! They really warm my heart and encourage me.

When I found the Budgie button card I knew it would be the perfect theme for a post. As a little girl we had parakeets (budgies). Mine was blue and my sister's was green. Now these gorgeous paintings and illustrations leave me wanting one again. I am sure my two cats would really like that as well! 

Please stay safe, be kind and help each other as we go thru the days challenges.  

Find joy and replenish one's spirits by creating something pretty. 

Much love to each and everyone of you!

The Pet Canaries

by Joseph Caraud

Joseph Caraud often feature birds in his paintings.

By Joseph Caraud

Elizabeth Jane Gardner

By Henri-Guillaume Schlesinger

This really is a button card.

 From England where parakeets are called budgies.

By Sophie Anderson

I love this painter. One of my favorites.

Pretty little girls picking flowers ~ Instant Art from Victorian Books ~ Painting of Girl with Flowers by Sophie Anderson

Hi everyone!

The pictures today feature little girls with flowers.  They are from Victorian children's books and advertisement cards. Two are old paintings.

I hope you are having a wonderful fall day. The nights are cooling off and I had to get out a blanket to stay warm the last few nights. I love the fall!

That's enough for now. Much love to you all as always, Louise

This one would be so sweet next to a vase of dry  lavender.

Artist Sophie Anderson